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SAF Personnel Commemorate SAF Day
1 July 2010
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) commemorated SAF Day at a parade officiated by President S R Nathan at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening.
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) commemorated SAF Day at a parade officiated by President S R Nathan at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening. More than 1500 SAF regulars, Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) and full-time National Servicemen attended the parade. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, and Minister of State for Defence Associate Professor Koo Tsai Kee were also present at the parade. Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Neo Kian Hong led SAF personnel in reciting the SAF pledge to reaffirm their loyalty to the nation and their commitment to the defence of Singapore. A minute of silence was also observed in remembrance of SAF personnel who had lost their lives in the line of duty.
At the parade, President Nathan presented the State Colours to this year's Best Combat Unit, the 1st Commando Battalion, while Mr Teo presented the Best Unit and Best NS Unit awards to 23 SAF units. Mr Teo also presented the SAF NSman of the Year awards to 15 NSmen during the post-parade reception.
Earlier today, more than 700 NSmen from 186 companies and their employers reaffirmed their commitment to the defence of Singapore at the SAF Day combined rededication ceremonies held at four locations around Singapore. Mr Teo officiated at the rededication ceremony held at Temasek Polytechnic. Delivering the SAF Day message, Mr Teo thanked the NSmen for their service and commitment towards the SAF. He said, "How strong the SAF is depends on the calibre, attitude, sense of commitment and fighting spirit of each and every one of you, whether you serve in the Army, Navy or Air Force, whether you are regulars or national servicemen." Mr Teo also expressed his appreciation to the families and employers of the NSmen for their support and encouragement. The other three rededication ceremonies were officiated by Minister, Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, and Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang.
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SAF Day Message 2010 by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Teo Chee Hean